NHL Lead

The Capitals were one of the biggest buyers this offseason. Their moves could be just what they need to get back to the promised land. "After Stellar Offseason, Capitals Are Serious Contenders in the East" @Mattkwit | @TheLeadSM theleadsm.com/after-stellar-…

The JJ Peterka saga was short. Since being traded out of Utah, take a look into how the Mammoth might look to replace his production. "How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka?" @TheEastonSU | @TheLeadSM theleadsm.com/how-will-the-u…

The Montreal Canadiens locked down their young star forward. Look into the Demidov extension and what it means for the team as a whole. "Ivan Demidov’s Extension Reflects Canadiens’ Winning Culture" @MadiAlvarez_ | @TheLeadSM theleadsm.com/ivan-demidovs-…

The Blues have plenty of options for their forward group. Take a look at who might stick in the lineup and who may become a casuality. "The St. Louis Blues Have a Logjam up Front" @HBLoomis | @TheLeadSM theleadsm.com/the-st-louis-b…

The Boston Bruins' Russian draft picks, Matvei Kotkov and Yuri Ivanov, shared their friendship and skills at the Bruins' development camp. @KamillaKalm interviewed both the young Bruins prospects ⬇️ theleadsm.com/how-were-bruin…

In 2025, the Mammoth relied on their young talent to make the postseason. Now, management plans to put even more trust into the young core. "The Mammoth’s Reliance on Youth Continues After the NHL Draft" @TheEastonSU | @TheLeadSM theleadsm.com/the-mammoths-r…

The PWHL has doubled in size since its inception in 2023. The rapid expansion brought the league to new markets. But at what cost? "Is the PWHL Stable Enough for Future Expansion?" @DanielleLugashi | @TheLeadSM theleadsm.com/is-the-pwhl-st…

No first-round pick, no problem. Take a look at the new additions to the Chicago Blackhawks and how they fit into the teams future. "The Chicago Blackhawks Nailed the NHL Entry Draft" @SeanDeCoursey15 | @TheLeadSM theleadsm.com/the-chicago-bl…

The Blackhawks have a new blueliner in town. They gave up significant draft capital, but Bowen Byram will elevate this young Chicago team. "Bowen Byram Has a Chance to Reform the Blackhawks' Blueline" @SeanDeCoursey15 | @TheLeadSM theleadsm.com/bowen-byram-ha…

The Sharks landed the second pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Now, San Jose should use it on defense to solidify their dynamic young roster. "The San Jose Sharks Should Trade the No. 2 Pick in NHL Draft", by @ZNewmanNews theleadsm.com/the-san-jose-s…

How will Kyle Davidson use the Blackhawks' cap space and draft picks to build a winning team?: theleadsm.com/how-can-the-ch… @becklederer

The Athletic's Chris Johnston included four St. Louis Blues players on a list of trade candidates. Which ones are most likely to get traded? @TheLeadSM | @HBLoomis theleadsm.com/will-any-of-ch…

After 17 years, Jordan Staal did it again. He led Carolina to the title over Vegas, scoring mercilessly throughout the entire postseason. How Did Jordan Staal and the Canes Steal the Vegas Chip?: theleadsm.com/how-did-jordan… @macpham26

Out of the three teams the Vegas Golden Knights out west in the playoffs, no series was closer than the one with Utah. That's no coincidence. Golden Knights' Run Shows How Close Mammoth Are to Contention: theleadsm.com/vegas-run-show… @TheEastonSU

Who Is the Best Offseason Target for the Montreal Canadiens?: theleadsm.com/who-is-the-bes… @Bland29A

The Blackhawks may have some gems in the system. Check out past examples of the Blackhawks drafting well beyond the first round. Who Are the Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks?: theleadsm.com/who-are-the-be… @SeanDeCoursey15

The PWHL expansion draft is coming up soon. Which three teams put together the best protection lists heading into it?: theleadsm.com/which-pwhl-tea… @DanielleLugashi

Unravel how the dynasty Blackhawks were built, the major characters involved, and how it can be applied to the modern day rebuild: theleadsm.com/what-can-the-b… @SeanDeCoursey15

The Golden Knights have been known to have one of the most ruthless front offices in the league. So far, it's paid off: theleadsm.com/the-golden-kni… @Mattkwit

While most received impressive marks this year, some must improve if the Sharks want to remain ahead of schedule in their rebuild Grading Every San Jose Shark's 2025-26 Season: theleadsm.com/grading-every-… @ZNewmanNews